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AMR Concert Review

Listening Notes

1. For each of the pieces assigned, write down two musical strengths and one weakness
2. Support your choices by using specific terminology related to that element
3. Rate you overall impression of the piece on a scale of 1 10 ( 1 = Poor, 10 = Outstanding)

Elements of Music and Associated Terms

Element Specific Terminology

Pitch High, low, range

Rhythm Note values, rest values, off the beat

Dynamics Volume, contrast, crescendo,

Tempo Speed, andante, allegro,

Phrasing Beginning, middle, end

Articulation Accents, legato, staccato

Intonation Tuning, sharp, flat

Tone

Balance

Blend

Melody

Harmony
Piece #1: ________________________________________________________________

Ensemble:_______________________________________________________________

Overall Impression: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Musical Strengths Musical Weakness

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This was a strength because This was a weakness because

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2. ___________________________________ In order to improve this element in the future,

This was a strength because the ensemble should

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Piece #2: ________________________________________________________________

Ensemble:_______________________________________________________________

Overall Impression: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Musical Strengths Musical Weakness

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This was a strength because This was a weakness because

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2. ___________________________________ In order to improve this element in the future,

This was a strength because the ensemble should

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